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2023 MISSOURI STATE
FAIR |
**ANNOUNCEMENT** |
Sixteenth Annual
Cow of the Year Contest |
You can nominate
your Cow of the
Year in the Pulsator. Deadline: August 20. |
Summer Field Day
2023 MISSOURI STATE
FAIR |
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Schoen's welcomed over 125 guests! |
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The cows were ready to
welcome guests! |
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Janice and Robert
Perry manned the registration table. THANK YOU. |
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The guys are putting
on the final touches for the day. |
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Guests looking at the milk barn and the maternity pen |
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John Schoen introducing
the family to guests. |
What a Great day for Field Day!
The Schoen family went above and beyond showcasing their multi-generational dairy.
John and his sister Cathy and their children and grandchildren are the driving force behind
the success of Schoen's. A rain shower the evening before made for great spirits and a settling
of the dust. |
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Heifer Barn with split
pens and straw bedding. |
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Heifer barn with progressive pens and headlocks. |
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Tractor ride from the main facility to the heifer barn |
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Matt Moreland answering questions in the milking free-stall barn. |
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Melinda Schoen talking with judging class official, Kevin Hartman, IL. Kevin will be an official judge this year at World Dairy Expo. |
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Kevin Hartman placing the judging class. |
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Mom helping a young judger with his placing. |
Two adults tied, so they had to give oral reasons to the guests to earn the top
prize of 10L of Eprinex! |
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Terri Schoen helping guests to get their judging cards turned in. |
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Corvin Schoen making last minute touches and John Schoen enjoys talking with guests. |
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Cathy Schoen Hemmann telling guests about her calf barn. |
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Guests talking with Extension specialist, Reagan Bluel. |
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We had a great lunch and a full tent. |
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Additional Sponsors: Prairie Farms, Unverfehrt Farm Supply, Summit Genetics |
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Thanking the entire Schoen family for hosting an OUTSTANDING field day with an engraving of the farm. |
Schoen Farms |
2023 Midwest Delegates |
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Regional Delegates NE: Dean Engelman, MO: Janice Perry, KS: Roy Buessing, NM: Jodi Wright; OK: Norman Bayless, MO: Ryan Bilyeu |
This year's convention was
held in Lexington, Kentucky. Declared candidate for Region 1:
Betsy Bullard, Maine **Elected** Justine Kelsey, New York Declared candidate for Region 4:
Randy Inman, Virginia Scott Yocum, Kentucky **Elected** Declared candidates for Region 6 Director: - Running Un-opposed
Region 6: Spencer Hackett, Minnesota **Elected** Declared candidates for At-Large Director: Greg Anderson, Idaho Trent Henkes, Iowa Andy Lenkaitis, Illinois **Elected** Brian Olbrich, Illinois |
Lexington, Kentucky was the destination for the final year of National conventions hosted
by state associations. Starting next year the National association will take over the entire
hosting responsibility.
Lexington was a beautiful location and even though cows were not the highlight this year, the
horses stole the show! We were treated to some outstanding horse farms along with excellent
bourbon tours and tastings. Kentucky gave us their best and it did not disappoint.
The Missouri delegation
this year consisted of: 5 juniors and 10 adults:
Ryan, Kiesha & Hope Bilyeu, Kate & Sophia Geppert, Susan & Amanda Brooks, Janice Perry,
Jeannie Luttrell,
Jodi, Lora & Blake Wright, Case Melzer, Jason, Sarah and Sammi Justice.
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Keenland A legendary track. |
Warming Up After the horses run by then they walk back along the rails. Right up close. |
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Keenland Racetrack We were able to see the warm-ups on the track. Amazing to watch. |
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Spendthrift Farm Home to the highest stud fee stallion at $250,000 Into Mischief and Derby winner Authentic ~ 2020. |
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The Kentucky Derby Winning Trophy Won by Authentic in 2020. |
The Derby ring and Head |
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The Winning Roses The roses, bridle, shoes, and silks are inlaid into the floor. |
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Into Mischief We got to view the big man on campus |
Into Mischief Into Mischief is the leading money winning stallion who catches a stud fee of $250,000. We were able to see him. |
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Spendthrift Stallion The farm brought out an Into Mischief son for us to see up close. |
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Part of our group Everyone was going in many different directions and never got a complete group photo, but here is part of the group at Keenland. |
MISSOURI
DISTRICT SHOW SCHEDULE |
Most districts do not hold a separate district show any more.
JUNIORS have altered their All-Missouri awards calculation removing the district show component.
Because not all districts were equal across the state. Juniors and adults All-Missouri awards
are based on show results from the OPEN SHOW at the state fair. |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS |
August 18 ~ 8:00 AM | Southwest District
Show, State Fair Open Show |
Issues Dairy Producers need to |
1. Protecting School Milk Choice - 2 bills |
There are TWO related legislation introduced to keep flavored milk in schools. |
Additional School Milk Information: |
JUNIOR ADVISOR POSITION OPEN
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**Job Opening** |
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Women In Dairy |
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A great lineup of information is set up for the next several months. Mark your
calendars! LOTS to LEARN! To RSVP for an event to make sure we have
enough food and supplies please contact Reagan below. Reagan Bluel 417-847-3161 (text) or calling the office (417-847-3161), BluelRJ@missouri.edu |
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Celebrated June Dairy month by sharing with the public. |
Young
Dairy Leaders Institute |
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. August 7, 2023 — The Holstein Foundation’s premier leadership program,
the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), is now accepting applications for Class 13.
The engaging, hands-on program is open to young adults ages 22 to 45 working in any
segment of the dairy industry. |
FALL PULSATOR - ADS DUE 8/20!
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NEXT AD DEADLINE - August 20! |
Flip through magazine with arrows. Click bottom right [] to enlarge or download pdf below |
To view the Summer 2023 Pulsator PDF Click here |
Would you like to Subscribe to the Pulsator? |
Ozark Empire Fair Photos |
Photos from
Open Holstein Show |
Membership Dues BY-LAW CHANGE 2023 |
DUES STRUCTURE 1. Membership dues per Farm/Prefix (includes Pulsator Subscription) = $50 2. Pulsator Magazine Subscription (for associate members or jr only members or additional magazines) = $25 3. Additional Members / Prefix = $25 each 4. Associate Members = $50 5. Junior Members = $5 each 6. Mid-States Holstein News (additional) = $5 7. PayPal convenience fee = $4 |
Three options to pay your Membership: Missouri
Holstein Association For questions or more information, email jwright@missouriholstein.com
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LIST OF STATE MEMBERS: |
If you need a Missouri
state member's phone, email |
Dairy Margin Program |
USDA Dairy Margin Coverage Program - 2023 Rates for 2023: - January Rate: 7.94. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $1.56 per cwt - February Rate: 6.19. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $3.31 per cwt - March Rate: 6.08. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $3.42 per cwt. - April Rate: 5.84. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $3.66 per cwt. - May Rate: 4.83. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $4.67 per cwt. - June Rate: 3.65. Payment if buying $9.50 Insurance = $5.85 per cwt. |
2023 |
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August 15-20 |
Missouri State Fair, Dairy Show |
August 18 | Southwest District Show @ OEF |
August 18 |
Missouri State Fair Holstein Show and 3-Year Old Futurity, Sedalia |
August 20 |
Ad deadline for Fall Pulsator: Midwest Holsteins, Cow of the Year Nominations |
September 4 |
World Dairy Expo Entries Postmarked |
September 13 |
YDLI Class 13 Applications Due |
Oct. 1 - 6 |
World Dairy Expo, Madison, WI |
November 1 | Missouri Dairy Hall Nominations Due. |
November 13-16 | Missouri District Holstein Meetings. |
November 20 |
Ad deadline for Pulsator to Jodi |
December 1 |
Junior Advisor Resume Submission |
Scholarship Listings http://www.hoards.com/youth/collegescholarships Dairy Shrine Scholarships http://www.dairyshrine.org FFA Scholarships http://www.ffa.org Groves-View Dairy http://www.grovesviewdairy.com Missouri Dairy Hall of Honors: http://www.modairyhallofhonors.com/ Missouri Dairy: http://www.modairy.org Dairy Agenda Today: http://www.dairyagendatoday.com Farms.com Classifieds-Post and search for everything farm related: livestock, feed and used equipment http://www.farms.com/classifieds MU Extension Monthly Newsletter
We would like to link our Missouri Holstein Members that have a webpage of their own to the Missouri Holstein Page. Would you like to have your page linked up with ours? Contact Jodi Wright through the feedback form and I'll explain how it will work. We'd love to have everyone listed. There is no cost to you for this service.
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President Vice
President |
Secretary/Treasurer Director at
Large
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Pulsator Editor |
Mid-States Editor
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National Director |
Holstein Field Representative |
If you would like more information on the following:
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Please email your request for information to the following email. Include the items you are interested in, your name, address, phone, and email. jwright@missouriholstein.com
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